The Intolerable Acts

What was the main purpose of the Intolerable Acts passed by the British Parliament in 1774?

• To punish the American colonists for the Boston Tea Party

• To reward the American colonists for their loyalty

• To establish trade agreements with the American colonists

• To grant independence to the American colonies

Which law closed the port of Boston until the colonists paid for the destroyed tea?

• Boston Port Act

• Massachusetts Government Act

• Administration of Justice Act

• Quartering Act

What did the Massachusetts Government Act do to the colonists' rights?

• Took away many rights to govern themselves

• Granted more rights to govern themselves

• Allowed colonists to elect their own governor

• Increased the frequency of town meetings

Why did the colonists find the Administration of Justice Act unfair?

• It allowed British officials to be tried in Britain, not the colonies

• It required colonists to house British soldiers

• It closed the port of Boston

• It extended the boundaries of Quebec

What was the effect of the Intolerable Acts on the American colonies?

• They united the colonies against Britain

• They led to the colonists accepting British rule

• They improved trade relations with Britain

• They resulted in the colonists gaining more rights